by | May 25, 2017 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
Updated 7-3-17 Contact: Susan Irish (843) 566-3383 or Robert Maniscalco (313) 689-2993 for more information The Quench Project and the Mire of Desire at FABulon Charleston, SC. Robert Maniscalco will present new paintings from The Quench Project and recent sketches...
by | Jan 6, 2017 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, Uncategorized, World View
Tragically, most people are more interested in what Roof is going to say or do. “how is he reacting?” But the real stories are those of the survivors. So today, my focus is really on the amazing people, over 8 witnesses thus far, who are survivors, family...
by | Dec 20, 2016 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
We need to talk about what it means to be a racist. After my stint as courtroom sketch artist on the Dylann Roof trial and the recent election, it seems the definition of racism has evolved. When people’s feelings get hurt because someone is suggesting what...
by | Dec 15, 2016 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
The guilt phase of the Dylann Roof trial concluded as well as one might hope to expect: guilty on all 33 counts. As I listened to and drew his video confession and then heard his journal read from beginning to end, I began to understood a few things more clearly. Roof...
by | Oct 5, 2016 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, World View
I must admit I was a little nervous going in, but my adjunct professorship at Charleston Southern University has been a true pleasure for me. Not only are the Drawing 1 & 2 students eager learners but they are some of the most gentle, fun-loving students...
by | Oct 1, 2016 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
I did my first Mobile Painting Party, where I packed up all the materials and traveled to a client location where they could painting and party in comfort. It worked out so well, I am now making that option available to others. My painting party experiences are fun,...
